Moore, T. Sturge (Thomas Sturge), 1870-1944

Thomas Sturge Moore was an English poet, playwright, and art critic. Largely self-educated, Moore wrote books on modern artists and volumes of poems. His correspondence with William Butler Yeats has been published.

From the description of T. Sturge Moore papers, 1918 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 26507462

From the guide to the T. Sturge Moore Papers, 1918, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Rare Book Literary and Historical Papers.)

Thomas Sturge Moore was an English author and artist. A friend and contemporary of W.B. Yeats, he shared many of Yeats's influences, but resisted occultism and respected Christian values. He published poetry and verse drama, and also designed costumes for the theatre and bookcovers and bookplates, often for Yeats's books. A poet's poet, his verse was greatly admired and had notable influence on Yeats, Ezra Pound, and others.

From the description of T. Sturge Moore letters and catalog, 1903-1933. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 58546615

Thomas Sturge Moore was a poet, art and literature critic, book designer, illustrator, editor, stage-designer and wood engraver. He was born on 4 March 1870 and was educated at The Croydon Art School and Lambeth Art School. Sturge Moore was a prolific poet and his subjects included, morality, art and the spirit. His first pamphlet, Two Poems , was printed privately in 1893 and his first book of verse, The Vinedresser , was published in 1899. His love for poetry lead him to become an active member of the Poetry Recital Society. His first (of 31) plays to be produced was Aphrodite against Artemis (1906), staged by the Literary Theatre Club of which he became a member in 1908. He received a civil list pension in 1920 in recognition for his contribution to literature and in 1930 he was nominated as one of seven candidates for the position of Poet Laureate. He died on 18 July 1944.

From the guide to the Moore, Thomas Sturge, 1816-1989, (Senate House Library, University of London)

English author and wood engraver.

From the description of The dying swan : [n.p.] : autograph manuscript signed of the poem, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270639227

Thomas Sturge Moore (1870-1944), poet and author, born in Hastings, England.

From the description of T. Sturge Moore papers, 1928-1934. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863186

Epithet: writer and designer

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000295.0x0000c8

British author, poet, art historian and critic, literary critic.

From the description of Letter, 1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80460813